Word: frequented
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Massachusetts topographical survey commission, on the state highway commission, on the gypsy moth commission; he was actively interested in mining enterprises in the South and West; he wrote books and magazine articles on many subjects; he was a practical, influential, honest politician. His originality showed in his frequent use of words rarely heard from the mouths of others, yet well fitted in his effective and picturesque speech; and in his peculiar handwriting which almost constituted a new alphabet, yet which was consisitently a law unto itself and as legible as other current script when its letters were once learned...
...Smith dwelt upon the actual detriment to service which would result from the policy of municipal ownership. He showed that in the street railway business success is impossible unless the management has continuity and efficiency, and he pointed out the fact that in New York City with its frequent upheavals and constant political uncertainty, these qualities could not be preserved. He cited the failure of the Staten Island Ferries, recently taken over by the city, as an example of the inability of city officials to cope with undertakings of this nature...
...first Freshman crew Williams was tried at stroke and Faulkner went back to his place at 7. Several changes were made in the second boat. The third and fourth crews are in a very unsettled condition owing to the frequent changes, but a cut will probably be made early next week...
...class crews have now been rowing on the river for a week and a half and have improved rapidly. The two Senior crews did not row yesterday, but will begin work again on Monday afternoon. Owing to frequent changes the boats are rather unsteady and a coxswain is needed for the second crew. The two Junior crews have practiced steadily and show good promise. Individually the men row in excellent form, but there are several bad breaks in the swing of both boats...
...first two Sophomore crews have developed a strong, fairly steady stroke, but the blade work at times is ragged. There will be a cut in the Sophomore squad next week and the third crew, now unsettled by the frequent changes, will take shape. All the second class crews will be kept throughout the season, and it is possible that races will be arranged with crews outside of the University...